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broncofaninfla
06-21-2010, 11:32 AM
Champ Bailey's next contract won't be easy (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/06/21/champ-baileys-next-contract-wont-be-easy/)

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on June 21, 2010 12:25 PM ET
Restricted free agents and young stars get all the attention, but long-time veterans with contracts running out have also been squeezed this offseason.

Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post points out that Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=1925) is under contract for only one more season (http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2010/06/21/elvis-overshadowing-champ-contract-situation/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=twitter), just like Elvis Dumervil (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=NFL&id=3941). Bailey's situation hasn't received attention for a few reasons:

1. Bailey doesn't make any noise about it.

2. Dumervil is underpaid in 2010, while Bailey makes $9.5 million.

A potential Hall of Famer, Bailey wants to play five more years (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcwest/post/_/id/13875/bailey-remains-patient-in-denver). His next contract will prove tricky. Jones makes the case for Bailey as best defensive player in Broncos history, but the cornerback's skills have declined.

It's never easy for a player and team to agree just how much that decline is worth.

Northman
06-21-2010, 12:31 PM
Champ will want a final payday for sure. Doubt Denver will be the one to give it too him.

Dirk
06-21-2010, 12:43 PM
Unless someone comes calling to give him a big payday, Champ is reasonable and will probably strike a good deal for both sides. ****covers crystal ball****

BroncoWave
06-21-2010, 01:56 PM
It would be a mistake to break the bank for Champ. If he'll resign cheap I'd love to have him back but if he wants a huge deal I hope another team gives it to him. While he's still very good he is on the downside of his career.

gobroncsnv
06-21-2010, 05:55 PM
yeah, I think he's gone after this one. Really enjoy him being on the team, and wish we could get him a ring. Class player, teammate, definitely one of the better Broncos, overall.

broncophan
06-21-2010, 07:09 PM
I am just guessing here.....but being that this is the final year of his contract......i bet he has a great year

camdisco24
06-21-2010, 08:28 PM
I personally think he'll want to stay here, just based on a lot of his interviews and what he says about Denver. He's one of the most grounded players on the field.
It'll will be a sad day for me if we don't pay him. He's one of my favorite players.

BigBroncLove
06-21-2010, 08:28 PM
I remember a news article from last year that the biggest thing on Champs mind, what plagues it, is getting that superbowl ring he has yet to accrue. I think what will matter most for Champ won't be the money, it will be the biggest chance at finding that elusive ring to seal his place in the HOF.

Here's an article more recently that talks about that, though its only a passing comment vs. the dedicated story I read about him a year ago on the same subject.


Bailey will have some decisions of his own. He has said often that his one remaining desire in his career is to win a Super Bowl. He’ll have to determine whether the Broncos are his best option to accomplish that goal. Although the Broncos aren’t favored to win the AFC West this season, Bailey said he likes the franchise’s chances of competing for a championship soon.

http://www.gazette.com/sports/bailey-100178-broncos-future.html